Moraga, CA · Contra Costa County
Variance Supplemental Application
Property owners use this supplemental application to request a variance from Moraga zoning standards and provide project details and supporting materials.
What this form is
Use this supplemental application to request a variance from Moraga zoning standards when special property circumstances may create hardship. The Town requires it as part of a variance submittal, alongside the Standard Planning Application, an indemnification agreement, fees or deposits, and project plans. It asks applicants to describe the project, identify professional contacts, and explain how the request meets the required variance findings.
Who needs it
Property owners seeking a variance from Moraga zoning standards should submit this supplement with the other required planning materials.
How to submit it
The application lists the Planning Department at 329 Rheem Boulevard, Moraga, and [email protected]. Electronic plans may be sent by email, USB flash drive, or online file service hosting link; the appropriate fee or deposit is required.
About notarization
This application is signed without a notary; an optional boundary survey may need to be wet-stamped and signed, but no sworn or notarized attachment is specified.
How to submit this form
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Download the Application
Download the Variance Supplemental Application and review the variance guidelines and submittal requirements.
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Complete the Application
Provide professional contact information, describe the project, and address each required variance finding.
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Gather Supporting Materials
Prepare the Standard Planning Application, indemnification agreement, fee or deposit, plans, and other applicable project documents.
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Submit to the Town
Submit the materials to the Planning Department. Electronic plans may be sent by email, USB flash drive, or online file service hosting link.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Variance Supplemental Application do?
- It supports a request to vary from Moraga zoning standards by collecting project details and explanations addressing the required variance findings.
- Who should submit this application?
- Property owners requesting a variance should submit this supplement with the Standard Planning Application, indemnification agreement, appropriate fee or deposit, and required project materials.
- How do I submit the variance application?
- The form lists the Planning Department at 329 Rheem Boulevard, Moraga. Electronic plans can be sent by email, USB flash drive, or online file service hosting link.
- Do I need a notary for the Variance Supplemental Application?
- No. This application is signed without a notary. An optional boundary survey may need to be wet-stamped and signed, but the form does not specify a sworn or notarized attachment.
Need something notarized?
This Variance Supplemental Application doesn’t need a notary — but if you have another Moraga form that does, a commissioned online notary can help.